Jan and Mike Steward , both ultrasound healthcare professionals, became aware of parents asking for more time and opportunity to view their baby with ultrasound during pregnancy. Whilst some NHS hospitals try to accommodate these requests, it may put increased pressure and distraction on Sonographers performing scans to tight clinic schedules. The Babybond® service has therefore been set up by Jan and Mike to allow new parent’s to see more of their baby with ultrasound in a safe and responsible way.
The scans take place after 16 weeks and are in addition to the usual antenatal scans.